Hapoel Tel Aviv Extends Dan Otero's Contract Through 2029 Without Exit Clause

Hapoel Tel Aviv has secured the future of their star center Dan Otero by signing him to a new contract extending through the summer of 2029. The 26-year-old, who had a standout season in the EuroLeague, agreed to the extension after the club successfully persuaded him to remove the exit clause that would have allowed him to transfer to another EuroLeague team. Otero joined Hapoel Tel Aviv last summer from Anadolu Efes and posted impressive averages of 13.9 points and 5.7 rebounds per game in the EuroLeague during the previous season. Although he played fewer than 10 games in the Israeli league and only one playoff game, his performance attracted significant interest, prompting the club to act decisively to retain him. This announcement follows the club's earlier contract renewals with players Taai Audiasi, Antonio Blakeney, and Elijah Bryant, signaling Hapoel Tel Aviv's commitment to strengthening their roster for upcoming seasons.